March Madness 2026 NCAA tournament first round play rolls on with the Ohio State-TCU game today. Start time, how to watch, odds, predictions, and more.

With the Buckeyes’ loss to TCU, Thornton has now concluded his college career, playing his final game with Ohio State. He is expected to head to the NBA, where he is projected as a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After Thursday’s game, the NCAA shared a parting message for Thornton, thanking the guard for his historic career.

Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler met with the media to discuss the loss to TCU in NCAA Tournament action on Thursday.

The men's tournament begins in earnest with 16 games on Thursday before the first round continues Friday with another full slate. Here's how to watch every NCAA tournament game — and some best bets for the first round from our experts.

Follow March Madness live as the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament kicks off with major matchups and potential upsets across the country.

Ohio State men's basketball is taking on TCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Follow all the action at Bon Secours Wellness Arena here.

Both Ohio State’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are dancing this year! The men’s team will be making its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022, while the women’s team will be hosting first and second round games for the fourth straight season.